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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only this appliance be provided.
n This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug.
n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualied electrician determine that the ground path
is adequate.
n Do not ground to a gas pipe.
n Check with a qualied electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded.
n Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be installed using a oor drain, wall standpipe, oor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe
must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher than 96"
(2.44 m) from bottom of washer. If you must install higher than
96" (2.44 m), you will need a sump pump system.

Wall standpipe drain system

Laundry tub drain system

Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be at
least 39" (990 mm) above oor; install no higher than 96" (2.44 m)
from bottom of washer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (114 mm)
of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of
wash tub. Secure drain hose with cable tie.

Floor drain system

Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. To order, please see toll-free phone
numbers in your “Use and Care Guide”. Minimum siphon break:
28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may
be needed.)

Floor standpipe drain system

4.5"
(114 mm)
39"
(990 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
39"
(990 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.